Swiss Federal Institute of Technology ETH - Switzerland

the name is known throughout the world. Consistently ranked by all major World University rankings among the top universities in the world, it is considered the best university in continental Europe by the Shanghai Ranking ARWU, the Times Higher Education Rankingand the QS World University Ranking. It is currently ranked 8th best university in the world in engineering, science and technology and 2nd in Europe after the University of Cambridge

The university forms a community of 20,000 people from 80 nations who study, do research or are employed there. About 360 professors in 15 academic departments teach mainly in the technical, mathematical and natural sciences areas and carry out research that is highly valued worldwide.

Program Location

Zürich, Switzerland

Sponsor

Purdue

Program Type

Exchange

Course #

SA 20276

Duration

Spring Sem. or Two Semesters

Swedish Royal Institute of Technology KTH - Sweden

The Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) is the largest and oldest institution for engineering education and technical research in Sweden with roots going back to the beginning of the 19th century. The academic program covers a wide spectrum of subjects from natural sciences to all areas of technology for about 14,500 students.

Program Location

Stockholm, Sweden

Sponsor

Purdue

Program Type

Exchange

Course #

SA 20273

Duration

Spring Sem. or Two Semesters

Technical University of Denmark

Founded in 1829, the Technical University of Denmark is a world leader in fields such as design, wind energy, biotechnology, electronics and telecommunication. Total enrollment is just over 6,000, 10% of whom are international students. A virtual tour of DTU will give you an idea of the campus and recent rennovation and construction efforts.

Program Location

Lyngby, Denmark

Sponsor

Purdue

Program Type

Exchange

Course #

SA 20147

Duration

Semester

University of New South Wales - Australia

The University of New South Wales (UNSW) is one of Australia's great universities. Founded in 1949 with only 46 students, UNSW now has over 20,000 students on its three campuses - Kensington, St. George, and the College of Fine Arts in Sydney. UNSW has a reputation not only for innovative work in established disciplines, but also for introducing many new courses.

The main university campus is in Kensington, a suburb of Sydney about 20 minutes by bus from the main central railway station and 30 minutes from the harbor and ferry terminals. It is close to shopping areas, restaurants, beaches and parklands.

UNSW is a modern, urban university with extensive sporting and recreational activities to complement its reputation for scholarship and research. There are over one hundred clubs and societies on campus covering interests in the sporting, cultural, social, religious, hobby, and intellectual fields.

The University's host city, Sydney, is the largest, oldest, and perhaps the most beautifully situated city in Australia. It is the capital of the state of New South Wales. With a population of about four million, it is an exciting cosmopolitan center that offers tremendous opportunities for entertainment, shopping, and sightseeing.

Shanghai Jiao Tong - China

Shanghai Jiao Tong University was founded in 1896 and has made significant contributions to the prosperity of China and the development of science and technology in the entire nation. SJTU is one of the top research universities in Asia.

Shanghai is one of China's most open cities ideologically, socially, culturally and economically.